SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Human consciousness is the most mysterious phenomenon in the universe. Not only does it exist; it is sophisticated beyond understanding. The big issue: does the immaterial reality of human consciousness point to an immaterial mind behind the universe?

Examining the evidence from ‘the God gene’ to near death experience, this episode brings the final clash of views of this God question series.

Throughout history Britain’s bridge builders have stood out from the rest of the world. From Thomas Telford to Lord Norman Foster, designers and engineers have been, and still are, the best. This insightful documentary explores some of the most iconic structures built by Britain’s best. Featuring London’s Millennium Bridge, Skye Bridge, Gateshead Millennium Bridge and the colossal Milau in France, we discover what it took to build these structures.

We hear from leading figures in the field—from Peter Curran and Hamish Douglas to Michel Virlogeux and Gordon Masterton. The program unveils why and how these bridges came to be, and why British bridge building is still the best.

Ultimate Strike Planes looks at the history of creating stronger, faster and more powerful military aircraft. Using interviews, dramatic footage and CGI, the one-hour episode examines the evolution of technology used to make some of the world’s most powerful fighting machines, while also exploring the political and economic advantages of staying one step ahead of the competition. Using interviews with the pilots who operate fighter planes, the episode offers a glimpse into the past, present and future of strike plane technology, including the most recent innovations that allow planes to take off from short distances and go undetected by radar.

Ultimate Racing Crashes explores the high tech, high-speed world of car and bike racing. By examining several renowned Formula 1, NASCAR and motorbike crashes, the episode offers a fascinating look at the history of the science and engineering used to sustain drivers in life-threatening impacts. The episode also chronicles vital measures taken by Formula 1 and NASCAR governing bodies to more effectively manage the safety of these highly dangerous, cutting-edge sports.

Ultimate Explosions chronicles the compelling stories of explosions that have reverberated around the world. The one hour episode also reveals the powerful stories about the men, women and children impacted by the world’s most notorious wartime, accidental and man-made explosions, while also telling the untold story of a massive underground bomb that could explode at any time, posing the ultimate challenge for explosives experts.

As Rooster struggles to adapt his flight experience to helicopters, Mark aims to finally out perform the veteran pilot. Although Miller is the only one with experience in a helicopter, the two have headed out south to challenge each other on an experimental chopper that simulates plane flight via an onboard computer, possibly giving Rooster back his advantage.

Watch as the Air Dogs relive the history of the worlds first powered aircraft design, the Biplane. Rooster attempts to follow in his father’s footsteps by testing himself on one of the toughest WWII training aircraft, the Tiger Moth; while Miller goes joyriding in a vintage stunt Biplane.

The Air Dogs are on a pilgrimage to the Mecca of gliding, a unique area at the foot of the Rocky Mountains that produces massive thermals. The two want to find out who can surf the “wave” up to the greatest elevation in one of the engineless gliders. Equipped with oxygen tanks and clothing designed protect against the temperatures of Mt. Everest, Miller and Rooster soar into the inhospitable heights of the atmosphere trying to outdo each other.